New Jersey Churches Can Receive Public Funds, Federal Court Rules
by Jorge Gomez • 2 minutes Great news! We just secured an important win for two houses of worship we’re representing in New Jersey. A federal district court issued a decision in favor of our clients, The Mendham Methodist Church and The Zion Lutheran Church Long Valley. First Liberty—alongside volunteer […]
Ohio Attorney General Joins the Fight for Dad’s Place Church
We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of Attorney General Dave Yost as we defend Pastor Chris Avell and Dad’s Place Church.
Two-year Battle with City Hall Ends in Victory for Mercy Culture Church
Mercy Culture Church just won a huge victory for the victims of sex trafficking and its right to determine what is a church activity on its own property.
Judge Orders Dad’s Place Church to Kick Homeless Out on the Street
We were in court this week for the criminal trial of Pastor Chris Avell of Dad’s Place Church. His “crime?” Opening his church.
Washington Times: Supreme Court Can Keep Government out of Church
The Supreme Court can make clear that houses of worship and religious organizations can pick their leaders, and not the government.
Government Can’t Shut Down Religious Services, First Liberty Tells Texas Supreme Court
We filed a brief clarifying a texas constitutional provision which affirms that government cannot limit or interfere with religious services.
